Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-06-23
ARCADIA COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT
EXERCISES,

One of the largest, and at the same time
most distinguished audiences, that ever met
| at the large hall of the Convent of the Ursu-
line Sisters at Arcadia College, assembled at
| that place on last Wednesday, to attend the
Tenth Annual Commencement of the Young
Ladies Academy of Arcadia. The exercises
for the occasion, selected by the pupils, con-
sisted of the representation OF Comic
Opera, styled "Olivette," wherein the chief
parts were represented by the Misses Elliott,
l.. Turk, M. Quigley, X. White, A. Hull and
L. Feldman, all of whom acquitted themselves
well of the part selected by each, and al
though no high artistic merit can be claimed
for the performance as a whese, yet, consid-
ering the youthfulness of the actors IN the
play, and the difficult parts they had to per-
form, it may be said that all dwellindeed;
some OF the singing was very fine, and only
the compass of the voices, not being suf-
ficiently strong to give full effect to the
beauties of the play, prevented really ar
tistic representation. All acted well, and the
benefits derived by the pupils themselves
from such acting fully justifies the Sisters in
allowing their pupils to make their own
selection of the performances, for it gives
them full chance to acquire that dignity of
bearing, and self possession, which are ever
considered as amongst the foremost acquisi-
lions in good education; though it is not to
be denied that a greater variety in the pro-
gram me might have been more acceptable to
many of the younger persons IN the audience,
who prefer change of scene and variety
OF pieces, to the representation of single
piece requiring over two hours and one half
to complete. Mother Rose, who has now the
exclusive charge of the education of the
young ladies, and Of their mental and moral
development, has shown herself to be a
model educator In all that pertains to that
branch of her duties, and the love, and APP
probation shown her by her pupils is the
best evidence that none but ladylike means
are used to perform her duties in regard to
the pupils. The centre acts" were recita-
tons and performances on the piano, amongst
which we think it difficult to award the palm
of merit, but the piece entitled "Fille du
Regiment" by Miss l.. Kaesemacher seemed
to meet the greatest approval, although the
Misses Fl. Medley, NJ. Head, as well as the
Misses NJ. Martin and NJ. Baird, also receiv-
ed due appreciation. Miss l.. Weinberg, a
young miss about six years old, believe,
was honored with bouquet rs reward for
a song which she favored the audience with,
and Miss p. Dyer read a"PoeH" which was
also received with marks of appreciation by
the audience. One of the prettiest Essays
which it has ever been our pleasure to hear,
was delivered by Miss w. Elliott, being en-
titled "Home Sweet Home" 1t was full of
poetic as well as truly elevated sentiments,
whilst its close showed fervor of patriot
ism, showing that both pupils and teachers
are truly American in feeling and action.
Miss Elliott has fine, clear voice and distinct
articulation, and the digniied bearing OF the
essavist stamps her as an accomplished lady:
she passed two years under the Sisters care,
aud gives abundant proof of the care bestow-
ed by the good Sisters on everything tending
to develop the highest qualities OF mind and
heart in their pupils, and to fit them to fill
the highest positions in society. Another
piece which was received with great favor
was entitled "Strike, Strike the Harp in
praise of God"-and it was excellently per-
formed by quartette and chorus: not know
ing the names of the several performers, we
can only say that each and every one of them
did very well. The valedietory was deliver
ed by Miss w. Elliott, who was the Gradu-
ate on this occasion, received the Graduates
Gold Medal of ''Virtue and Learning" and
gave evidence of the deep feeling of the
young lady, as well as her appreciation of
the care bestowed upon her education by the
Sisters, and of love to her teachers and fell
low students. After this followed the dis
tribution of premiums, consisting of num-
Der of fine gold medals and other tokens of
encouragement. The parlors were filled with
the finest specimens of the handiwork of all
the pupils, and showed their excellence in
the various branches, from darning and
patching up to the most artistic embroid-
cry, but as one uninitated, cannot speak
thereof.
Among the beautiful specimens Of the
young ladies' art and deft fingers, we note
the following: Piano cover beautifully en-
broidered in chenille, arasene and tinsel, de-
sign peacock, sumack, golden rod, and
woodbine-the work..of Miss Mile Martin.
Four elaborate lambrequins of plnsh and
satin, the work of Miss Susie Roughly.
Handsome tablescarfs and tides. Plush sofa
cushions, design magnolias and water lilies.
Table covers embroidered in Kensington.
French embroidered underwear; also, beau
tiful sets of underwear trimmed in hand
made Medici lace. There were also great
number of beautiful Pastel and Black
Crayons, Oil Paintings, Landscapes and for
al designs. REPORTER.